Xu Ping observed for a long time, repeatedly comparing.

In the end, he chose the "Longevity Skill."

This cultivation technique, while average in mana, has fast cultivation speed and solid foundation; most importantly, it can prolong life...

Isn't the purpose of cultivating immortality to live longer?

Moreover, with his proficiency panel, perhaps with continuous effort, he might extend his life even further.

"Fellow Daoist, I would like to have this 'Longevity Skill'," Xu Ping said.

"No problem, I'll fetch the complete inheritance for Fellow Daoist."

The old cultivator was about to retrieve the complete inheritance of the "Longevity Skill" for Xu Ping when Xu Ping suddenly stopped him.

"Wait..."

The old cultivator turned his head in confusion, "Does Fellow Daoist have any other matters?"

"If I want other magic spells or secret techniques, how can I acquire them?" Xu Ping inquired.

"That's simple, just spend Spirit Stones," the old cultivator said with a smile.

"I see," Xu Ping nodded, then picked up two jade slips from the shelf, "How much for this 'Primordial Sword Skill' combined with this 'Elemental Magnetic Escape Skill'?"

Since he comprehended the Sword Qi Thunder Sound, his swordsmanship realm had not improved any further.

Now that he had reached Foundation Establishment, it was time to learn a second-stage sword technique, and the Primordial Sword Skill was precisely a second-stage sword technique.

Perhaps mastering the Primordial Sword Skill would lead to comprehending the second realm of swordsmanship.

As for the Elemental Magnetic Escape Skill, it's a second-stage escape technique. Although his speed was fast, it was short-ranged; learning an escape technique was necessary for escaping in critical situations.

"The 'Primordial Sword Skill' costs fifteen hundred Spirit Stones, the 'Elemental Magnetic Escape Skill' costs twelve hundred Spirit Stones, so a total of twenty-seven hundred Spirit Stones," the old cultivator replied.

"Alright!" Xu Ping nodded, then immediately placed twenty-seven hundred Spirit Stones on the nearby desk.

This price was slightly cheaper compared to second-stage magic spells and escape techniques at auctions, likely an invisible benefit for guest ministers like them.

The old cultivator counted each stone carefully, then cherished them before heading to the attic, opening a certain array, and retrieving three wooden boxes.

Opening the three wooden boxes revealed three verdant jade slips inside: "Before the transaction, please swear an oath on the Great Dao not to divulge the cultivation techniques!"

Xu Ping's expression became solemn as he swore the oath.

Calmly, he then took the three jade slips from the old cultivator, first using his spiritual sense to enter the "Longevity Skill."

The Foundation Establishment and cultivation techniques were evident, and he was satisfied seeing that it indeed included parts of the late-stage Core Formation.

This cultivation technique was sufficient for him to cultivate to the late-stage Golden Core.

He also skimmed through the other two jade slips, finding no issues at all.

Xu Ping placed the three single-use transmission jade slips into a storage bag and left the library.

...

Xu Ping returned home, quickly walked to the quiet room, and closed the stone door.

Sitting cross-legged on the meditation mat, he eagerly took out the "Longevity Skill" and immersed his spiritual sense into it.

Soon, a Foundation Establishment technique appeared in his mind.

The contents were quite detailed; he mentally recited them numerous times until he had thoroughly memorized everything in his mind and couldn't forget it anymore, then his spiritual sense exited.

"Crack!"

The jade slip in his hand quickly filled with cracks and soon shattered.

Xu Ping paid no mind to this, tossing the jade slip aside, and pondered the "Longevity Skill" in his mind.

In terms of complexity and intricacy, this "Longevity Skill" far surpassed his "Five Elements Skill," deserving to be a technique capable of reaching Core Formation!

However, converting fundamental cultivation techniques is no simple task either.

The first step is to comprehend the cultivation technique; the second is to adjust the mana operation.

Neither of these could be accomplished overnight.

"Take it slow," Xu Ping thought to himself.

After all, he had plenty of time and didn't need to hurry, and there was a two-year buffer period for the guest minister's mandatory tasks.

...

...

Time flew by, and it was the Entry Level ceremony two days later.

Xu Ping donned the guest minister attire of "Qiu Xuan Mountain" and, accompanied by an old Foundation Establishment cultivator, climbed the mountain on foot, step by step, from the foot of the mountain.

On both sides of the mountain path were lined with the Qi Cultivation disciples of "Qiu Xuan Mountain," resembling a winding, serpentine dragon.

The atmosphere was quite lively.

This was a public debut. From now on, he was a guest minister of "Qiu Xuan Mountain," for at least thirty years.

These disciples of "Qiu Xuan Mountain" were mostly trained from a young age, many of them mere teenagers, around thirteen or fourteen years old. Their expressions towards Xu Ping were a mix of awe and envy, with a hint of admiration.

Although Qi Cultivation to Foundation Establishment was only one rank apart, it was as if separated by a chasm. Even for the disciples of Golden Core forces, most had no chance to step into this realm; how could they not respect and envy those at Foundation Establishment?

Accompanied by the old Foundation Establishment cultivator, he walked step by step to the door of the discussion hall, where Senior Brother Sect Leader Hongyi was already waiting, and meanwhile, more than a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators were present to witness.

However, among these Foundation Establishment cultivators, Xu Ping surprisingly spotted an unexpected figure—Jiang Tian!

"How is he here?"

"Could it be that he was originally a Foundation Establishment cultivator of 'Qiu Xuan Mountain'?"

Xu Ping was taken aback, his mind racing with thoughts, yet revealed nothing on his face.

The ceremony continued.

Since Xu Ping was a guest minister, and "Qiu Xuan Mountain" was established by Ancestor Qiu Xuan, after paying respect to Ancestor Qiu Xuan's waiting portrait, his entry ceremony was considered complete.

After the ceremony.

Introduced by Hongyi, Xu Ping exchanged greetings with the Foundation Establishment cultivators, who courteously returned the gestures.

"This is Jiang Tian, like you, he also recently reached Foundation Establishment, but he broke through a year before you," Hongyi cheerfully introduced Jiang Tian.

"Broke through to Foundation Establishment a year ago?" Upon hearing this, Xu Ping's pupils slightly contracted.

No!

Jiang Tian certainly did not just break through to Foundation Establishment a year ago!!

They first met two years ago, and he was already a Foundation Establishment cultivator then, albeit concealing his cultivation. Had Xu Ping not detected his concealed divine sense, he wouldn't have seen through Jiang Tian's disguise.

'Could he have deceived everyone at Qiu Xuan Mountain, including the Golden Core ancestor?'

Thinking this, Xu Ping couldn't help but feel a surge of unease.

This Jiang Tian is suspicious!!!

"Fellow Daoist Xu, since we are both new to Foundation Establishment, we should exchange insights often in the future," Jiang Tian said warmly with a smile.

"Naturally," Xu Ping replied with a broad grin while internally regretting.

Had he known Jiang Tian had infiltrated "Qiu Xuan Mountain" as well, he would have never chosen to join "Qiu Xuan Mountain."

Jiang Tian is so mysterious and his methods so sophisticated.

Effortlessly joining "Qiu Xuan Mountain," his intentions are undoubtedly not simple.

Should any issues arise, they would undoubtedly implicate guest ministers like him.

"Should I report him?"

The thought crossed Xu Ping's mind, but he extinguished it instantly.

Report him?

What's there to say?

Claiming he noticed Jiang Tian's divine sense two years ago at their first meeting?

Then they would inevitably inquire.

Shouldn't you have not reached Foundation Establishment two years ago, how did you detect his divine sense?

Suggesting that he had divine sense in the Qi Refining Realm?

If that were the case, Jiang Tian's fate is uncertain, but his own days would certainly be difficult.

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